social media
PulseAugur coverage of social media — every cluster mentioning social media across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Social media's core function is increasingly seen as user data harvesting for manipulation and engagement optimization.
Recent evidence highlights that social media platforms harvest user behavior for training data to manipulate users and optimize engagement, often through outrage-inducing content. This framing suggests a fundamental shift in how social media's business model and impact are perceived, moving beyond simple connection to active, data-driven influence.
Social media platforms may face increased regulatory scrutiny in Canada and Indonesia regarding minors' access.
Manitoba is considering a ban on social media and AI for those under 16, and Indonesia is extending its under-16 ban to e-commerce. This suggests a growing trend of governments attempting to regulate minors' exposure to digital platforms, potentially leading to similar legislative efforts in other jurisdictions.
Social media's algorithmic amplification of outrage may contribute to biased media coverage.
While one cluster notes US media bias against Palestinians, another details how social media algorithms optimize for outrage to maximize engagement. It's plausible that the amplification of emotionally charged and potentially biased content on social media platforms influences and exacerbates existing biases in broader media coverage.
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User decries parental reliance on external AI/social media safety measures
A user expresses frustration with parents who advocate for external safety measures against AI and social media, rather than implementing simple, personal protections for their children. The author suggests that the mos…
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New benchmark DrivelHub+ tests AI's grasp of social media video nuance
A new benchmark called DrivelHub+ has been introduced to evaluate the ability of video-language models to understand implicit and non-literal meanings in social media videos. This benchmark consists of 1,000 annotated v…
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YouTuber Hank Green steps back amid criticism over AI chatbot use
Hank Green, a prominent YouTuber, is stepping back from production due to criticism over his use of AI chatbots as a research tool. While Green stated he did not use AI to write scripts, his situation highlights a broad…
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Austria proposes social media ban for children under 14
Austria is proposing a new law that would restrict social media use for individuals under 14 years old. The draft legislation, which has completed its initial phase and is now open for public comment, aims to limit acce…
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AI legitimacy crisis looms, distinct from alignment: new paper
A new academic article argues that the current focus on AI alignment is insufficient for addressing the broader issue of AI legitimacy. The paper posits that legitimacy, defined as the belief among those subject to AI's…
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LLMs show promise for depression detection but struggle with severity
Researchers have explored the use of large language models (LLMs) for detecting depression in social media text. Their study compared zero-shot LLMs with traditional supervised classifiers, finding that while zero-shot …
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Human approval gate for AI social media posts proposed
A new approach is proposed for integrating AI agents into social media posting workflows, emphasizing human oversight before content goes live. This method involves a three-step process: submitting a draft post for appr…
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New system AutoJourn tackles bias in AI-generated news
Researchers have developed AutoJourn, a system designed to enhance the responsible creation and evaluation of news generated by large language models (LLMs). The system addresses challenges in automated journalism by ex…
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Social media's toxic legacy prompts calls for AI accountability
Social media platforms have spent years making harmful practices legally and politically difficult to address. Individuals affected by these issues are now calling for accountability. The concern is that the AI industry…
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AI scrutinizes digital footprints, impacting professional careers
AI tools are increasingly capable of analyzing online behavior, posing risks to professionals' careers. Younger workers, having grown up with the internet's permanence, are more aware of this, while older professionals …
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Paper argues generative AI and platform shifts are dissolving social media
A new paper proposes that social media as we know it is dissolving due to three key shifts. These include a move from social-graph-based to interest-based recommendations, the rise of generative AI creating synthetic me…
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YouTube and X linked to deepfake image generation sites
A recent study indicates that social media platforms like YouTube and X are directing users to websites that facilitate the creation of non-consensual explicit deepfakes. These services can generate such images for a lo…
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AI trends alongside faith and social media on South African Mastodon
Trending hashtags on South African Mastodon instances reveal a mix of interests, with 'ai' appearing alongside topics like mindfulness, faith, and social media. Other popular tags include 'coffee', 'Wordle', 'ageverific…
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Americans Reducing Social Media Use, Survey Finds
A recent survey indicates a significant portion of Americans are reducing their social media activity, with over half finding online presence to be burdensome. This trend suggests a broader shift away from constant digi…
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EU proposes tiered social media restrictions for children · 2 sources tracked
The European Union is considering significant restrictions on children's access to social media, aiming to protect them from online dangers. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that a proposal w…
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AI Threatens Judgment and Critical Thinking, Study Finds
A study of 666 participants suggests that while social media degraded users' ability to focus, artificial intelligence poses a more significant threat by undermining critical thinking and judgment. The research indicate…
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Proposal: Treat social media posts like stone to combat AI disinformation
A proposal suggests treating important social media posts like they are carved in stone to enhance their immutability and traceability. This approach aims to combat the challenges posed by AI and disinformation, making …
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Hong Kong Gen Z underestimates social media's loneliness impact: poll
A recent poll in Hong Kong revealed that a significant majority of young people, specifically Generation Z, underestimate the negative effects of social media on their mental well-being. The survey indicated that active…
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Social media normalizes surveillance tech by rebranding it as fashion
Social media platforms and tech companies are increasingly rebranding surveillance technology as fashionable or aspirational, potentially normalizing invasive practices. Influencers and celebrities are promoting AI-powe…
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AI-enhanced social media's negative impacts prompt calls for action
The author questions when society will recognize the negative impacts of AI-enhanced social media, such as the spread of misinformation, biased content, and radicalization. They urge for strong action from individuals, …